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221 N. Kansas, Suite 1700
El Paso, TX 79901
Phone: 915.533.4424
Fax: 915.546.5360

Austin

1301 Nueces St., Suite 100, 
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512.320.5466
Fax: 512.320.5431

Las Cruces

4131 Camino Coyote, Suite B
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Phone: 575.527.0023
Fax: 915.546.5360

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Kemp Smith Law Recognized as a Top 10 Labor and Employment Firm in Texas

Contact Clara (C.B.) Burns and Charles C. High, Jr. - June 10, 2026
In a review that included national firms with offices in Texas, Kemp Smith has been recognized as one of the top 10 leading labor and employment law practices in the state by Chambers USA 2026 edition. Chambers is an international organization that rates and ranks attorneys and practice groups within law firms based on interviews with clients, other lawyers with whom they work and assessments of recent work done. About Kemp Smith, Chambers says: “The El Paso – and Austin based teams offer particular strength in the western part of the state. Noted for its broad labor and employment capabilities, offering strengths in union negotiations and compliance counseling as well as wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage and hour litigation.” “Kemp Smith is the leading labor and employment firm in El Paso. They know the market and are just great attorneys.” “It is a full-service firm that has some very strong labor and employment lawyers.” “They are very strong in Southwest Texas.” “Kemp Smith is a strong and well-resourced outfit.” “They are an excellent firm.”

In addition to the firm's ranking, partner C.B. Burns earned a Band 1 ranking and was recognized by Chambers as one of the top five employment lawyers in Texas. Charles C. High, Jr. was one of six Senior Statesmen recognized by Chambers.

Kemp Smith’s labor and employment department, which also includes Gilbert Sanchez, Isaac Blanco and Connar Allen, is the only El Paso labor and employment law group recognized by Chambers USA.

“CB Burns commands widespread respect for her handling of complex labor employment matters, both contentious and noncontentious. She assists clients with preparing employment policies and also handles discrimination and wrongful termination disputes.”
“CB Burns is extremely experienced, knows everyone and is very highly respected. She is practical and factors business considerations into her advice.”
“CB Burns is a very knowledgeable attorney.”

“Charles High is particularly renowned for his expertise in traditional labor law.”
“Charles is an incredible lawyer.”